Thanks Mike. Seems strange that it would only affect one cylinder at a time. I presume that you update all small end bushes when you have the chance? My DB7 V12 seems ok at the moment but hope to lower the risk by frequent oil changes with top quality oil plus not overevving the engine!
Mike, again thank you for the helpful video. It would be great if you get chance to do a similar one for the v12 vs. I have mine booked in for primary decats in December 23
Mike, is the ticking a 'when' rather than 'if' issue, is there any regime of preventative maintenance if you manage to get a good one to start with? Many thanks.
Thanks Mike and all the BR crew for this very informative and useful explanation. Is there a way to know from which engine number the modified parts were assembled ?
Can you use a different lower end from a newer V12 on an 05 DB9? Obviously we have the AM04, but can you put a AM29 block in? I have seen in the BMW world you can use newer VANOS engines on older models by locking off the VANOS on a earlier non VANOS car. Was wondering if the same is possible for early DB9 owners who find a crashed/salvage Vanquish/Rapide or newer DB9 block. Love the videos Mike. Thanks so much for the massive value you deliver to the community.
Its a while since I have watched one of your videos, sorry. In the past you have talked about miss fire leading to cat damage as being a precursor to the tick. You didn't say anything about that this time. Does that mean the thinking has moved on and the tick can have other causes?
Told by whom? Who is the oracle collating that data from every car ever built? Nobody is the answer, meaning your 1% comment is completely anecdotal. Based off all DB9’s I’ve ever seen in 13 years of business Vs the cars I’ve seen with the complaint, I can anecdotally inform you, you are wrong.
1) Nobody really knows how common the IMS issue is. 2) You can prevent all IMS issues by replacing the weak parts with aftermarket upgrades for about $3500, including labor. That’s about what it costs for fresh oil and spark plugs on an Aston V12, so really not in the same ballpark. 😮
@@BamfordRoseWhy so rude to Simone? It’s not very professional to insult and embarrass a person just for being misinformed. We’re here because we KNOW you know more than we do. You don’t have to tell us that. We know. Sometimes we’ll say foolish things. It would be nice if you didn’t seek to make us feel foolish. We came here, after all, to learn from you. Your comment to Simone is really disappointing. I’ve been enjoying your videos. It will be harder for me to enjoy them now, knowing that this is what you really think of us and our questions.
A comprehensive guide to early DB9 potential engine problems.
Well done Mike
Thanks Mike. Seems strange that it would only affect one cylinder at a time. I presume that you update all small end bushes when you have the chance? My DB7 V12 seems ok at the moment but hope to lower the risk by frequent oil changes with top quality oil plus not overevving the engine!
Mike, again thank you for the helpful video. It would be great if you get chance to do a similar one for the v12 vs. I have mine booked in for primary decats in December 23
Mike, is the ticking a 'when' rather than 'if' issue, is there any regime of preventative maintenance if you manage to get a good one to start with? Many thanks.
Thanks Mike and all the BR crew for this very informative and useful explanation. Is there a way to know from which engine number the modified parts were assembled ?
Hi, what model years are affected?
Can you use a different lower end from a newer V12 on an 05 DB9? Obviously we have the AM04, but can you put a AM29 block in? I have seen in the BMW world you can use newer VANOS engines on older models by locking off the VANOS on a earlier non VANOS car. Was wondering if the same is possible for early DB9 owners who find a crashed/salvage Vanquish/Rapide or newer DB9 block. Love the videos Mike. Thanks so much for the massive value you deliver to the community.
Still looking for an answer on this Mike. Hope you are well.
Its a while since I have watched one of your videos, sorry. In the past you have talked about miss fire leading to cat damage as being a precursor to the tick. You didn't say anything about that this time. Does that mean the thinking has moved on and the tick can have other causes?
This only happens to 1 percent I have been told. How does it compare to the Porsche IMS issues ??
Told by whom? Who is the oracle collating that data from every car ever built? Nobody is the answer, meaning your 1% comment is completely anecdotal.
Based off all DB9’s I’ve ever seen in 13 years of business Vs the cars I’ve seen with the complaint, I can anecdotally inform you, you are wrong.
1) Nobody really knows how common the IMS issue is.
2) You can prevent all IMS issues by replacing the weak parts with aftermarket upgrades for about $3500, including labor. That’s about what it costs for fresh oil and spark plugs on an Aston V12, so really not in the same ballpark. 😮
@@BamfordRoseWhy so rude to Simone? It’s not very professional to insult and embarrass a person just for being misinformed.
We’re here because we KNOW you know more than we do. You don’t have to tell us that. We know. Sometimes we’ll say foolish things. It would be nice if you didn’t seek to make us feel foolish. We came here, after all, to learn from you.
Your comment to Simone is really disappointing. I’ve been enjoying your videos. It will be harder for me to enjoy them now, knowing that this is what you really think of us and our questions.
How frequent is this issue? I’ve only heard of a few cases of this on the early DB9’s. Does mileage or how it’s used matter at all?
More mileage almost certainly equates to more wear. Especially if driven hard so the oil gets hot.
Ty
Like the fresh prince said.
Tick tick boom